Patient's question:
At first, it was pain on the right side of the abdomen. The pain extended from the chest to the middle of the back. It was a dull ache, but I couldn't tell if it was due to swelling. Initially, the head also had a dull ache on both sides of the forehead. This was the case a few days ago. It has been going on for a week now. Now, there is still a bit of dull ache on the left side of the head. The right side of the abdomen, specifically inside the ribs and below them, has been in pain. I'm a bit worried about myself. I'm afraid it might be something serious.Doctor's answer:
Does the abdominal pain accompany other symptoms, such as the duration of pain, changes in bowel movements, or fever? If the pain is in the right side of the abdomen, appendicitis should still be ruled out. It is best to have a check-up in the surgical department, including blood tests, color Doppler ultrasound, and checking for tenderness at McBurney's point! You can also have a lung CT scan at the hospital to rule out pneumonia. Chest pain should be cautious, as it may be caused by inflammation. A simple method is to take a chest X-ray to rule it out. The right side belongs to the liver area. Has there been any internal injury? The doctor should listen to the patient.